Articles about Premium Midsize Sedan

That grille though

For the longest time, the Lexus ES model was considered by some to be the most unexciting in the lineup. It began its life as a, well, rebadged Camry in 1989-when the Lexus brand was introduced-and it never quite shook

Gloriously driven

Mostly it competes against the Mercedes-AMG E63 S. Both are colossally powerful V8 turbo sedans with mostly four-wheel drive but a RWD mode for when you just don't like your rear tires any more.Anyway, despite the name, it

Why do spies get the best cars?

The message didn't come from a pair of Oakley sunglasses or a mini projector that self-destructed, but it was just as exciting. BMW Philippines contacted me about a test drive recently. The offer, should I choose to accept it, was

Meet the Manhart MH5 700

If you think the latest, near-600hp BMW M5 seems a bit tame, then apparently-though surprisingly-you're not alone. This is the Manhart MH5 700, and as well as a bold carbon body kit, it's been turned well past

It lives up to its 'M' badge

This is the new BMW M5 Competition. Following the M2 Competition, it signals a new era where M Division's more focused products come as standalone models, as opposed to being Competition packs.If that sounds confusing, be assured the rest of

What is it?

Pictured above, if you can't tell, is a vehicle's grille. It's Lexus' way of teasing its upcoming reveal at this year's Auto China show. We wish we could give you more info, but the accompanying text from Lexus

This premium midsize sedan deserves a serious look

German sedans are highly regarded because of their engineering and driving dynamics. Think of the BMW 5-Series, the Audi A6, and the Mercedes E-Class as the jocks in class whom everyone want to be like, not just because of how

Driving enthusiasts wanted

The BMW 5-Series was recently unveiled at the BGC Arts Center in Taguig earlier today. The model, which we drove in Portugal last March for our cover story, is finally available here.The launch was classy, to say the least, and

462hp V8 goodness

This is another one of those nearly M cars, isn't it? It is indeed: the M Performance treatment, which has turned out none too bad for the M140i, M240i and M760Li, forged into the shape of the new BMW 5-Series.

A brief rundown of the model's history

The BMW 5-Series has been in the market for 45 years. Now that the seventh generation has been launched, let's take a look at the past iterations of this midsize luxury sedan E12. The first-generation 5-Series was launched

The embodiment of a fine automobile

There are a number of reasons that justify the P4.39-million price tag of the Mercedes-Benz E200, and I will start by saying that it feels like you are driving a P4.39-million car. That's a pretty steep

It's a very connected car

So the new Bimmer for executives has landed, and unlike the previous-generation 5-Series that took some time to grow on us, so far we dig what we see. Here are the highlights from what we know so far. 1) As

Packing 600hp under its hood

The newest special-edition BMW is here. It's called the M5 Competition Edition, and it develops 600hp. We're quite sure the M5's arrival just before AMG reveals the new 605hp E63 is just a "coincidence."M Division geeks will

Check out the 3 variants available

This Chedeng hits the sweet spot in a Venn diagram. It's a popular choice among buyers who prefer to be chauffeur-driven but also want to get behind the wheel every now and then.The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is now

And it comes with amazing tech

In the premium automobile market, one of the most competitive segments is the compact category. Here, BMW, Audi and Lexus models try to outdo each other for the attention of clients. But when it comes to the larger midsize and full-size

See what extra legroom looks like

Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled a new long-wheelbase version of its popular E-Class midsize sedan. The new car is built in China, specifically for the Chinese market. Measuring 5,063mm long, with a wheelbase that spans 3,079mm, the stretch

When Clark Kent becomes Superman

Wasn't it just a couple of months ago when the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class bowed and wowed the motoring world? Packed to the hilt with cutting-edge technology, the stately sedan shows the way of the future for Mercedes-

Who can forget this Chedeng?

While Mercedes-Benz has grown tremendously over the years, there is no denying that its staple fare remains the sedan. One of the best models that exemplifies Mercedes is the midsize E-Class. In fact, cars like the W124-body E-Class

A promising European midsize sedan

Volkswagens may not be a common sight on our roads, but this, we believe, is due to the unfamiliarity of our market to the German carmaker's lineup beyond the Beetle, as well as the deep entrenchment of the Japanese car brands.

The Brits get first dibs, of course

When the all-new Jaguar XF was unveiled a few months ago, the carmaker hired British stuntman Jim Dowdall, a veteran of such action-film franchises as Bourne, Indiana Jones and James Bond, to take the wheel of the new XF. He